The National tribune., 1887-01-20

Gilbert & Maynard, which continued Is years.
was successful and prosperous. gaining high
reputation ut the bar of the State. He served
two years as a member of the Board of Town
Supervisors, the last year as its Chairman. In
1870 he was chosen President of the Village,
and held that Office by successive reelection
for 10 years. His jldieious administration
won the esteem of the citizens without regard
to party.
In November. 1875. he was elected to the
General Assembly, and reelected in 1876. lie
served with distinction on several important
committees, and he was conspicuous as useful
and valuable member. In 1877 he was elected
County, in which position he served six years
with marked success.
In November, 1888, Mr.. Maynard was brought
forward by his friends as a candidate for Sec
rotary Of State before the Democratic State
Convention at Buffalo, and was nominated. He
was defeated by Gen. Joseph b. Carr, the Re
publican candidate, by about 10000 votes, in
consequence of the opposition to Mr.. Maynard
by faction OF his own party on account of Mr..
Maynard's alleged record in the General As
sembly in opposing bills to legalize the sale of
intoxicating liquors on Sunday. On Jan. l,
1884, Mr.. Maynard became, by appointment,
First Deputy Attorney General Of the State of
New York. For this position he was well
qualified by his thorough knowledge of law.
his high moral character and his long and
valuable experience at the bar and ON tho
bench. On Jan. l, 1885, he was appointed by
President Cleveland to the important position
in the Treasury Department which he now
holds.
The duties of the Second Comptroller are,
among others, to finally pass upon all matters
relating the Second and Third Auditors Office,
thus all claims for arrears of pay, bounty, COM
nutrition of rations, extra-duty pay, pay for
IaaF md NJ bau rY,,f5-
eelaneous claims made by officers and soldiers
Of the late war, and his decisions have been
uniformly in favor of the claimants, where it
was possible that the law could be construed in
their favor. He is disposed 10 give the utmost
liberal construction of the laws to the benefit
Of the officer, soldier or his heirs. His ability
as a lawyer, and his upright character, added
to his sympathy for the soldiers rs manifested
by his decisions, among which we may mention
that of giving additional bounty to such SOL
diers as were discharged to accept promotion
which has always heretofore been denied,
renders him conspicuous among the officers OF
the Government appointed by President Cleye-
land 1t is seldom that the Government is
fortunate enough to secure the services of such
an able officer.
RICHARD RANDOLPH MCMAHON,
Deputy Second Com ptroller of the Treasury, was
born in Alexandria, Va, July 80, 1882 and waE
educated at ST. Johns Academy in that city and
| at Georgetown College, ID. @. After his cole
| giate course he spent some time in Europe, and
| ON his return was associated with his Aims
Mater as adjunct and Professor of Latin and
| English, but on account of ill-health he wa:
forced to resign after three years Of duty in
| that capacity. He then embraced journalism
as a profession, and was for 10 years connected
with the Wheeling CIV. Val Register. He also
| studied law with the late Gen. Thomas
King. of Maryland. In 1881 he was appointed
| Law Clerk to the First Controller of the Treas
ury, after passing a brilliant examination
| This position he held until July l, 1855, when
| he was appointed by President Cleveland to hi:
/ present honorable and responsible position
| Mr.. McAlahOn's duties are the same as those Of
the Second Comptroller, and in the absence o.
the latter gentleman he fills his chair. Like
! Judge Maynard he is a friend of the soldier
and his decisions have been uniformly wisG
and judicious. 1t will be remembered thai
Mr.. Mcmahon, while Acting Second Comptrol
ler rendered the decision that soldiers enlisted
prior to July -, 1861, for three years, and dis
charged for promotion prior to a service of two
| years, were entitled to 500 bounty under ac
of April -, 1872. This decision gave bounty
to \ large class of soldiers who were promoted
| from the ranks. lie has made numerous Other
! important decisions. all imbued with the same
spirit of fairness and hberality.
| Mr.. McMahon, while ardently devoted Il
law, has found time to contribute largely Il
the press and to periodicals, his contribution
showing him to be writer of force and ability
aud models of English composition. Personally
Mr.. Mcmahon is of distinguished appearance
his black eyes and white hair making a strik
ing picture of remarkably handsome man
| He enjoys the esteem and respect of every per
son who has the honor of his acquaintance a
an able and upright official and gentleman o
spotleSs reputation.